"Real World" DOs & DON'Ts |
What should I do with the UNUSED INPUTS? TTL devices normally default to a logic ONE if the input is allowed to FLOAT. However, depending on many factors, these inputs can act as an antenna, and pick up NOISE which can cause mischief to the circuit. The worst case is, the device will act as an uncontrolled intermittent OSCILLATOR. --This is BAD!
Therefore: ALL unused inputs of TTL logic devices IDEALLY should be returned to either a logic ONE or logic ZERO. Certain devices--74XX and earlier 74LS--the logic ONE (Vcc) should be a ~ 1k resistor to Vcc; or alternatively, connected directly to ground (ZERO). Most/All other logic devices, the resistor is UNNECESSARY.
In the case of CMOS devices, there is NO input DEFAULT; CMOS input impedance is on the order of thousands of MEGOHMS and will cause EXTREME FAILURES if allowed to FLOAT.
To make this point: if you put your finger or a scope probe on or NEAR an un-terminated CMOS input, it can cause a logic CHANGE!! If allowed to float, some CMOS devices can oscillate so fast, that it exceeds the device power rating and will literally destroy itself.
Unused Outputs: tri-state[1], and open collector devices, etc., DO NOT require any attention. NOTE: In the case of the tri-state control pin, it should be treated as an INPUT.
Notes [1] Tri-state: Zero, One, Open. |
NEVER EVER USE the original generic 7400 DEVICE. INSTEAD: Use anything else, e.g., 74LS, 74ALS, etc. The older devices require five to ten times the drive power and force very LARGE amounts of NOISEon to the Vcc rail! --This is NOT GOOD!Remember, the newer the technology the happier the circuit will be--well almost! |
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